Epidemiologist jobs in Louisiana

The OPH Bureau of Health Informatics (BHI) is hiring a public health epidemiologist for its analytics team. BHI is the primary health statistics, health systems analytic, and policy research resource for the department and the state. Your expertise in data collection, analysis, and research will be instrumental in identifying trends and providing valuable insights to inform public health policies and interventions. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and reporting epidemiological surveillance data related to health outcomes in Louisiana.

Duties include:

• Assisting with the implementation of tracking and surveillance systems;
• Applying principles of public health, epidemiology, and biostatistics accurately and thoroughly to study, analyze and disseminate data from various data sources;
• Assisting with data collection activities, which include methodologies and analysis;
• Assisting with the writing of progress and annual reports;
• Preparing reports and data visualizations on available epidemiological data and findings for service providers, advocacy groups, advisory councils, elected officials, and other groups that request information;
• Collaborating with other LDH agencies and non-LDH agencies to define additional data sources to enhance public health surveillance;
• Using project management platform to track timely delivery of project requirements and adherence to timelines.

Only candidates with experience in one of the following will be considered: SQL database operations, R Studio, Python, SAS, or Tableau. Prior to an interview, candidates will be asked to submit examples of proficiency with at least one statistical software.

Other skills:
- Strong knowledge of epidemiological principles and study design
- Experience with data collection methods and tools
- Ability to conduct literature reviews and critically evaluate scientific literature
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting
- Effective communication skills for presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Only applications submitted through the external URL will be processed for review. Please include ALL work experience in your application. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/4443966/public-health-epidemiologist

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,895.00 - $7,011.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Experience level:

• 1 year

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Epidemiology: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Orleans, LA 70113: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70113